Associate Athletic Director

Millsaps College
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Full Time
Job Overview

The Associate Athletic Director plays a key leadership role within the athletics department, overseeing critical external and operational functions. This position is responsible for reviving and managing the department’s booster club (M Club), developing and implementing corporate sponsorship strategies, assisting with alumni engagement efforts, and leading gameday administration for the college’s 18 varsity sports. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Job Duties:

  1. Revitalize and oversee the department’s booster club, fostering engagement and support from alumni, parents, and community members.
  2. Maintain parent and alumnae communication
  3. Develop membership initiatives, events, and communication strategies to strengthen donor relationships.
  4. Oversee and manage M-Club equipment and inventory.
  5. Create and execute a strategic plan for securing corporate sponsorships to support athletic programs and events.
  6. Build and maintain relationships with local and regional businesses to enhance revenue-generating opportunities.
  7. Develop sponsorship packages and ensure the fulfillment of partnership agreements.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  2. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in collegiate athletics administration or a related field.
  3. Demonstrated experience in fundraising, corporate sponsorships, or alumni relations.
  4. Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
  5. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  6. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for athletic events.
  7. Proven ability to promote a positive team environment and cultivate good morale,
  8. Highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative,
  9. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to varying technological environments,
  10. Able to work in team environments and individually,
  11. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license,
Company Info

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.

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